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===Unsustainable Image===
 
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Clergy serve in the holy office of the ministry; and are expected to serve as exemplars for the community whose spiritual and moral development they oversee.  Yet, too often, these guides and teachers are responsible for the most heinous of crimes, often their own parishioners and community members, enabled by exploiting the special trust and confidence which their communities have placed in them.
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Jesus' main focus was not against stealing, sexual sins, or even violence -- but against hypocrisy, the identification with a false persona which prevents one from being genuine or real<ref name="Ministry Burnout">J. A. Sanford, Ministry Burnout (Westminster John Knox Press, 1992). </ref> How can the clergy and the church save others, when they cannot save themselves?
This list will be updated as more information becomes available. Please note that this is just the material we have accrued and ''not a complete list''. [http://clergygonewild.com/home Clergy Gone Wild] can provide a more through list.
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Those who claim that holiness leads to goodness must answer for all of the crimes listed below. Please note that this is just the material we have accrued and ''not a complete list''; this list will be updated as more information becomes available. A more through, independent listing is available at [http://clergygonewild.com/home Clergy Gone Wild].
 
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==Fascism==
==Homicide==
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*[http://www.eutimes.net/2009/05/italian-catholic-priest-welcomes-believers-with-swastika-on-his-right-arm/ Italian Catholic Priest Welcomes Believers with Swastika on His Right Arm]
*[http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2009/07/jury_hears_father_recount_fait.html Parents in faith-healing case never considered calling a doctor]
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*[http://www.politicususa.com/2013/08/04/evangelical-corporations-force-employees-follow-religious-beliefs.html Evangelical Corporations Try To Force Their Employees To Follow Their Religious Beliefs]
*[http://www.nbcnews.com/id/32252045/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/#.WXnE2mLyvFg Wis. jury: Father guilty in prayer death case]
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*[https://www.buzzfeed.com/lanesainty/australia-post-delivered-anti-gay-flyers-with-nazi-imagery?utm_term=.jmKJVNBm3#.qgP4YraKA Australia Post Unknowingly Handed Out Anti-Gay Flyers With Nazi Imagery]
*[http://gossiponthis.com/2015/10/23/pastor-arrested-shooting-killing-man-affair-wife/ Pastor Arrested for Shooting & Killing Man During Church Service Over Alleged Affair with His Wife]
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*[http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/20160428/NEWS/160428849 Former pastor pleads in murder case involving missing woman]
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*[http://www.rawstory.com/2016/03/baptist-pastor-sentenced-to-50-years-for-hiring-mistress-and-her-husband-to-set-his-wife-on-fire/ Baptist pastor sentenced to 50 years for hiring mistress and her husband to set his wife on fire]
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*[http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/05/religious-argument-may-have-preceded-fatal-shooting-of-pastor-80/ Religious Argument May Have Preceded Fatal Shooting Of Pastor, 80]
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|quote=See ten thousand ministries<br/>See the holy righteous dogs,<br/>They claim to heal, but all they do is steal,<br/>Abuse your faith, cheat, and rob,<br/>If God is wise, why is he still,<br/>When these false profits, call him friend,<br/>Why is he silent, is he blind!?<br/>|Are we abandoned in the end?
*[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/celebrated-brooklyn-pastor-arrested-role-deadly-2014-fire-article-1.2727977 Brooklyn pastor, once honored by N.Y. State Senate, arrested for role in deadly 2014 fire]
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|source= [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mot%C3%B6rhead Motörhead], "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6UfqI5ovQI God Was Never on Your Side]"
*[http://abc22now.com/news/local/man-wanted-for-murdering-2-year-old-foster-child Pastor charged with murdering 2-year-old foster child]
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*[http://www.lex18.com/story/32863246/pastor-asks-for-venue-change-in-murder-trial Pastor Asks For Venue Change In Murder Trial]
 
*[http://www.uticaod.com/news/20161219/pastor-brother-sentenced-in-word-of-life-case Pastor, brother sentenced in Word of Life case]
 
*[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/11/trial_pushed_back_for_former_h.html Trial pushed back for former Homewood pastor charged in wife's stabbing death]
 
*[https://www.news4jax.com/news/fbi-executing-search-warrant-at-jax-beach-home Counselor, former youth pastor accused of killing teen in 1994]
 
*[http://www.wistv.com/story/35561328/church-members-shocked-by-associate-pastors-arrest-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting Associate pastor charged in fatal park shooting bonds out of jail]
 
*[http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/09/us/maryland-priest-exhumed-nun-murder/index.html DNA from exhumed body of priest could solve cold-case murder of nun]
 
*[http://wdtn.com/2017/04/20/closing-arguments-begin-in-murder-trial-of-dayton-pastor/ Former Dayton pastor found guilty of murder charges]
 
 
 
 
==Fraud==
 
==Fraud==
 
*[https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/22/tracking-a-pastor-and-his-promise-of-jobs/ Tracking a Pastor and His Promise of Jobs]
 
*[https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/22/tracking-a-pastor-and-his-promise-of-jobs/ Tracking a Pastor and His Promise of Jobs]
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*[http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2017/06/richard_fritz.html Southwest Michigan priest to stand trial on embezzlement charge]
 
*[http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2017/06/richard_fritz.html Southwest Michigan priest to stand trial on embezzlement charge]
 
*[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/savannah-pastor-sentenced-for-using-thithes-to-buy-leather-goods-lingerie/450424654 Savannah pastor sentenced for using tithes to buy leather goods, lingerie]
 
*[http://www.11alive.com/news/local/savannah-pastor-sentenced-for-using-thithes-to-buy-leather-goods-lingerie/450424654 Savannah pastor sentenced for using tithes to buy leather goods, lingerie]
 
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==Homicide==
==Physical Abuse==
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*[http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2009/07/jury_hears_father_recount_fait.html Parents in faith-healing case never considered calling a doctor]
*[http://www.wave3.com/story/29953131/indiana-pastor-church-employee-arrested-for-beating-school-boys Indiana pastor, church employee arrested for beating school boys]
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*[http://www.nbcnews.com/id/32252045/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/#.WXnE2mLyvFg Wis. jury: Father guilty in prayer death case]
*[http://cjonline.com/news-local/2016-09-29/pastor-light-world-christian-center-arrested-connection-aggravated-assault Pastor of Light of the World Christian Center arrested in connection with aggravated assault]
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*[http://gossiponthis.com/2015/10/23/pastor-arrested-shooting-killing-man-affair-wife/ Pastor Arrested for Shooting & Killing Man During Church Service Over Alleged Affair with His Wife]
*[http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/corcoran-pastor-arrested-for-punching-parishoner/593760171 Corcoran Pastor Arrested for Punching Parishioner]
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*[http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/20160428/NEWS/160428849 Former pastor pleads in murder case involving missing woman]
*[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/indiana-pastor-charged-with-threatening-to-shoot-neighborhood-children/ Indiana pastor charged with threatening to shoot neighborhood children]
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*[http://www.rawstory.com/2016/03/baptist-pastor-sentenced-to-50-years-for-hiring-mistress-and-her-husband-to-set-his-wife-on-fire/ Baptist pastor sentenced to 50 years for hiring mistress and her husband to set his wife on fire]
*[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/pastor-ny-church-pleads-guilty-14-hour-beating-article-1.2840199 Pastor at central New York church where two brothers were beaten during 14-hour 'counseling session' pleads guilty to manslaughter, assault]
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*[http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/05/religious-argument-may-have-preceded-fatal-shooting-of-pastor-80/ Religious Argument May Have Preceded Fatal Shooting Of Pastor, 80]
*[http://www.fox29.com/unusual/212855576-story Former pastor arrested for allegedly trying to choke 4-month-old baby in Walmart line]
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*[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/celebrated-brooklyn-pastor-arrested-role-deadly-2014-fire-article-1.2727977 Brooklyn pastor, once honored by N.Y. State Senate, arrested for role in deadly 2014 fire]
*[http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/12/20/pastor-charged/ Pastor Charged With Beating Child With Rod, Electrical Cord]
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*[http://abc22now.com/news/local/man-wanted-for-murdering-2-year-old-foster-child Pastor charged with murdering 2-year-old foster child]
*[http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article124550559.html Charlotte pastor charged in armed robberies of 9 businesses]
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*[http://www.lex18.com/story/32863246/pastor-asks-for-venue-change-in-murder-trial Pastor Asks For Venue Change In Murder Trial]
*[http://www.wistv.com/story/34972273/prominent-midlands-pastor-with-ties-to-law-enforcement-charged-with-cdv Bond set for prominent Midlands pastor charged with domestic violence]
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*[http://www.uticaod.com/news/20161219/pastor-brother-sentenced-in-word-of-life-case Pastor, brother sentenced in Word of Life case]
*[http://www.kctv5.com/story/34229659/kansas-city-pastor-74-accused-of-assaulting-church-member Kansas City pastor, 74, accused of assaulting church member]
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*[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/11/trial_pushed_back_for_former_h.html Trial pushed back for former Homewood pastor charged in wife's stabbing death]
 
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*[https://www.news4jax.com/news/fbi-executing-search-warrant-at-jax-beach-home Counselor, former youth pastor accused of killing teen in 1994]
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*[http://www.wistv.com/story/35561328/church-members-shocked-by-associate-pastors-arrest-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting Associate pastor charged in fatal park shooting bonds out of jail]
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*[http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/09/us/maryland-priest-exhumed-nun-murder/index.html DNA from exhumed body of priest could solve cold-case murder of nun]
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*[http://wdtn.com/2017/04/20/closing-arguments-begin-in-murder-trial-of-dayton-pastor/ Former Dayton pastor found guilty of murder charges]
 
==LBGTQ+ Discrimination==
 
==LBGTQ+ Discrimination==
 
*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/10/archbishop-tells-woman-to-reject-gay-son-or-suffer-eternal-damnation/?fb_comment_id=fbc_280138315431372_1258955_282277408550796#f24f84fdee6057e Archbishop tells woman to reject gay son or suffer eternal damnation]
 
*[https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/10/archbishop-tells-woman-to-reject-gay-son-or-suffer-eternal-damnation/?fb_comment_id=fbc_280138315431372_1258955_282277408550796#f24f84fdee6057e Archbishop tells woman to reject gay son or suffer eternal damnation]
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*[http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170601/prosecutor-minister-directed-beating-of-gay-congregant?rssfeed=true Prosecutor: Minister ‘directed’ beating of gay congregant]
 
*[http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170601/prosecutor-minister-directed-beating-of-gay-congregant?rssfeed=true Prosecutor: Minister ‘directed’ beating of gay congregant]
  
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==Physical Abuse==
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*[http://www.wave3.com/story/29953131/indiana-pastor-church-employee-arrested-for-beating-school-boys Indiana pastor, church employee arrested for beating school boys]
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*[http://cjonline.com/news-local/2016-09-29/pastor-light-world-christian-center-arrested-connection-aggravated-assault Pastor of Light of the World Christian Center arrested in connection with aggravated assault]
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*[http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/corcoran-pastor-arrested-for-punching-parishoner/593760171 Corcoran Pastor Arrested for Punching Parishioner]
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*[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/indiana-pastor-charged-with-threatening-to-shoot-neighborhood-children/ Indiana pastor charged with threatening to shoot neighborhood children]
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*[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/pastor-ny-church-pleads-guilty-14-hour-beating-article-1.2840199 Pastor at central New York church where two brothers were beaten during 14-hour 'counseling session' pleads guilty to manslaughter, assault]
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*[http://www.fox29.com/unusual/212855576-story Former pastor arrested for allegedly trying to choke 4-month-old baby in Walmart line]
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*[http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/12/20/pastor-charged/ Pastor Charged With Beating Child With Rod, Electrical Cord]
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*[http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article124550559.html Charlotte pastor charged in armed robberies of 9 businesses]
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*[http://www.wistv.com/story/34972273/prominent-midlands-pastor-with-ties-to-law-enforcement-charged-with-cdv Bond set for prominent Midlands pastor charged with domestic violence]
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*[http://www.kctv5.com/story/34229659/kansas-city-pastor-74-accused-of-assaulting-church-member Kansas City pastor, 74, accused of assaulting church member]
 
==Sexual Abuse==
 
==Sexual Abuse==
 
*[http://www.rawstory.com/2017/07/florida-pastor-busted-with-over-350000-pictures-and-videos-of-underage-girls-performing-s-acts-sheriff/ Pastor busted after church prank turns up over 350,000 images of minors performing sex acts: sheriff]
 
*[http://www.rawstory.com/2017/07/florida-pastor-busted-with-over-350000-pictures-and-videos-of-underage-girls-performing-s-acts-sheriff/ Pastor busted after church prank turns up over 350,000 images of minors performing sex acts: sheriff]
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*[http://www.4029tv.com/article/local-pastor-found-guilty-of-assaulting-teens-in-congregation/10300163 Local pastor found guilty of assaulting teens in congregation]
 
*[http://www.4029tv.com/article/local-pastor-found-guilty-of-assaulting-teens-in-congregation/10300163 Local pastor found guilty of assaulting teens in congregation]
 
*[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/queens-pastor-15-years-behind-bars-raping-girls-article-1.3319591 Queens pastor gets 15 years behind bars for raping two girls]
 
*[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/queens-pastor-15-years-behind-bars-raping-girls-article-1.3319591 Queens pastor gets 15 years behind bars for raping two girls]
 
 
==Unclassified and/or Weird==
 
==Unclassified and/or Weird==
 
*[http://www.towleroad.com/2009/02/ted-haggard-had/ Ted Haggard Had a Sex Toy Molded After Himself, Used It]
 
*[http://www.towleroad.com/2009/02/ted-haggard-had/ Ted Haggard Had a Sex Toy Molded After Himself, Used It]
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*[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2017/06/partying_was_more_important_th.html 'Partying was more important than their child' Alabama parents arrested after taking baby to bar]
 
*[http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2017/06/partying_was_more_important_th.html 'Partying was more important than their child' Alabama parents arrested after taking baby to bar]
 
*[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11886097 Vatican rocked: Police raid drug-fuelled gay orgy at cardinal's apartment]
 
*[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11886097 Vatican rocked: Police raid drug-fuelled gay orgy at cardinal's apartment]
 
==Fascism==
 
*[http://www.eutimes.net/2009/05/italian-catholic-priest-welcomes-believers-with-swastika-on-his-right-arm/ Italian Catholic Priest Welcomes Believers with Swastika on His Right Arm]
 
*[http://www.politicususa.com/2013/08/04/evangelical-corporations-force-employees-follow-religious-beliefs.html Evangelical Corporations Try To Force Their Employees To Follow Their Religious Beliefs]
 
*[https://www.buzzfeed.com/lanesainty/australia-post-delivered-anti-gay-flyers-with-nazi-imagery?utm_term=.jmKJVNBm3#.qgP4YraKA Australia Post Unknowingly Handed Out Anti-Gay Flyers With Nazi Imagery]
 
 
 
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|quote=See ten thousand ministries<br/>See the holy righteous dogs,<br/>They claim to heal, but all they do is steal,<br/>Abuse your faith, cheat, and rob,<br/>If God is wise, why is he still,<br/>When these false profits, call him friend,<br/>Why is he silent, is he blind!?<br/>|Are we abandoned in the end?
 
|source= [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mot%C3%B6rhead Motörhead], "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6UfqI5ovQI God Was Never on Your Side]"
 
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Unsustainable Image

Clergy serve in the holy office of the ministry; and are expected to serve as exemplars for the community whose spiritual and moral development they oversee. Yet, too often, these guides and teachers are responsible for the most heinous of crimes, often their own parishioners and community members, enabled by exploiting the special trust and confidence which their communities have placed in them. Jesus' main focus was not against stealing, sexual sins, or even violence -- but against hypocrisy, the identification with a false persona which prevents one from being genuine or real[1] How can the clergy and the church save others, when they cannot save themselves? Those who claim that holiness leads to goodness must answer for all of the crimes listed below. Please note that this is just the material we have accrued and not a complete list; this list will be updated as more information becomes available. A more through, independent listing is available at Clergy Gone Wild.

Fascism

See ten thousand ministries
See the holy righteous dogs,
They claim to heal, but all they do is steal,
Abuse your faith, cheat, and rob,
If God is wise, why is he still,
When these false profits, call him friend,
Why is he silent, is he blind!?

Motörhead, "God Was Never on Your Side"

Fraud

Homicide

LBGTQ+ Discrimination

Physical Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Unclassified and/or Weird

References

  1. J. A. Sanford, Ministry Burnout (Westminster John Knox Press, 1992).